Herding Sheep for Wool to Create Navajo Rugs
The Dine' had to herd the sheep for survival. The sheep are vital part of the traditions. They have to herd the sheep to make sure the predators would not harm them. The primary sheep used for the Navajo rug are Navajo Churro sheep back before 1900's. They are thick wool and are good for making wool. They differ from lamp sheep because the wool is more thicker on Navajo Churro sheep.
During the late 1800's, the Navajo Churro sheeps were almost extinct because of government efforts to rid of them. They were seen as a vital part of the Dine' People. They have managed to survive extinction and are now a federally recognized protected species. They have federal tags on their ears to identify them that they are federally recognized Navajo Churro sheep.
